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1. 2 marks · foundation tier

   A jacket normally costs £200. In a sale, all prices are reduced by 50%. Work out the sale price of the jacket. Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £100

   50% of £200 = £100. Sale price: £200 − £100 = £100.

2. 2 marks · foundation tier

   Tariq and Isla share £152 in the ratio 5 : 3. How much does Isla get? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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   £57

   5 + 3 = 8 parts. £152 ÷ 8 = £19 per part. Isla gets 3 × £19 = £57.